2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF transmission

7–36
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning
Automatic
Transmission
Indication/Warning
Light
*
The indication/light illuminates when the transmission has a problem.
CAUTION
If the automatic transmission warning indication/light illuminates, the transmission has
an electrical problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause
damage to your transmission. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
(Illuminate)

TCS/DSC Indicator
Light If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the brake assist system may have a malfunction and
they may not operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Air Bag/Seat Belt
Pretensioner System
Warning Light A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly À ashes, constantly
illuminates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition is switched ON. If any of these
occur, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible. The system may not operate in an accident. WARNING
Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always have an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer perform all servicing and
repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner
could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death.
Active Bonnet
Warning Light *
The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a
few seconds later.
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions. Have your
vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON. Remains turned on/À ashing.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the active bonnet warning light turned on or À ashing:
Driving the vehicle with the active bonnet warning light turned on or À ashing is
dangerous as the active bonnet mechanism may not activate normally and function
as intended in the event the vehicle were to contact a pedestrian.
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7–46
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Message Indicated in Multi-information Display *
I f t h e r e i s a n o t i¿ cation from the vehicle, a message is displayed in the multi-information
display. Check the information and take the necessary action.
(Display example)
If the warning light turns on/À ashes simultaneously or a symbol is indicated in the display,
check the information regarding the warning light or symbol. (page 4-42 )
Display Content Action to be taken
Indicated when the push button start is
pressed while the shift lever is not in
the P position. Shift the shift lever to the P position.
Indicated when a seat belt is
unfastened and the driver's door is
opened while the i-stop function is
operating. Press the push button start again
to start the engine. For automatic
transmission vehicles, shift the shift
lever to the P position before starting
the engine.)
Indicated when the push button start is
pressed without depressing the brake
pedal. Depress the brake pedal and press the
push button start.
Indicated when the push button start is
pressed without depressing the clutch
pedal. Depress the clutch pedal and press the
push button start.
Indicated while the steering wheel is
locked. Release the steering lock.
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7–52
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Request Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the request switch is pressed with the
door open or ajar, or the ignition is not
switched OFF with a key being carried,
a beep will be heard outside for about 2
seconds to notify the driver that the door
or boot lid cannot be locked.
Key Left-in-boot Compartment
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the key is left in the boot with all the
doors locked and the boot lid closed, a
beep will be heard outside for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key is
in the boot. In this case, take out the key
by pressing the electric boot lid opener
and opening the boot lid. The key taken
out of the boot may not operate because its
functions have been temporarily stopped.
To restore the key's functions, perform the
applicable procedure (page 3-8 ).
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)
If all the doors and boot are locked using
another key while the key is left in the
cabin, the beep which sounds outside of
the vehicle will be heard for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key
is in the cabin. In this case, take out the
key by opening the door. A key taken
out of the vehicle using this method may
not operate because its functions have
been temporarily stopped. To restore the
key's functions, perform the applicable
procedure (page 3-8 ).
Electronic Steering Lock Warning
Beep
The warning beep operates if the steering
wheel is not unlocked after the push button
start is pressed. (page 4-4 )
i-stop Warning Beep *
 














 If the driver's door is opened while
engine idling is stopped, the warning
sound operates to notify the driver that
engine idling is stopped. It stops when
the driver's door is closed.
 


 The warning sound operates if the
following operations are performed
while the engine idling is stopped. In
such cases, the engine does not restart
automatically to ensure safety. Start the
engine using the normal method.
 

 
(European model)
 The driver's seat belt is unfastened and
the driver's door is opened.
 

 
(Except European model)



 
(Manual transmission)
 With the shift lever in a position other
than neutral, the driver's seat belt is
unfastened and the driver's door is
opened.
 

 
(Automatic transmission)
 With the selector lever in the D or
M (not in second gear ¿ xed mode)
position, the driver's seat belt is
unfastened and the driver's door is
opened.
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7–62
If Trouble Arises
When the Roof Cannot be Closed
Manual closing
Before closing manually
WARNING
Verify that the ignition is switched off
before manually operating the roof:
Manually closing the roof with the
ignition not switched off is dangerous
as the motors could turn on suddenly
and cause injury resulting from
hands or ¿ ngers being pinched in the
mechanism.
1. Park on a hard, level surface off the
right-of-way and ¿ rmly set the parking
brake.
2. Put a vehicle with an
automatictransmission in Park (P), a
manual transmission in Neutral.
3. Switch the ignition off while depressing
the brake pedal.
4. Turn on the hazard warning À asher if it
is needed.
Tool preparation
Take out the ¿ ve tools stored in the seat
side box.
Refer to Seat Side Box on page 5-131 .
WireGear
(tool kit)Rope
L-shaped
hexagonal wrench
(Small)L-shaped
hexagonal wrench
(Large)
Opening the rear roof
CAUTION
  When turning the bolt, cover the
front roof using a cloth. The front
roof may be damaged if the L-shaped
hexagonal wrench contacts it.
 
 Because the clearance with the stored
front roof is narrow, be careful not
to let the L-shape hexagonal wrench
contact the roof when turning the
bolt.
NOTE
Moving the seats as far forward as
possible and folding the seatbacks
forward will facilitate the procedure.
Refer to Seat Operation on page 2-5 .
1. Remove the aerial if it is installed.
Refer to When the Aerial on page
5-14 .
2. Insert the short end of the L-shaped
hexagonal wrench (Large) into the
motor bracket bolt.
Bolt
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9–5
Speci¿ cations
Speci¿ cations
Lubricant Quality
Lubricant Classi¿ cation
Europe Except Europe
Engine oil
*1
Recommended Oils *2 Oil Quality
Mazda Original Oil Supra 0W-20
API SG/SH/SJ/SL/SM/SN or
ILSAC GF-II/GF-III/GF-IV/GF-V Mazda Original Oil Ultra 5W-30
Alternative Oil Quality
*3
API SL/SM/SN or
ACEA A3/A5 0W-20
5W-30
Coolant FL-22 type
Manual transmission oil Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS
*4
Automatic transmission À uid JWS3309
Rear differential oil Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Brake/Clutch À uid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
*1 Refer to Recommended Oil on page 6-17 .
Do not use oils which do not meet the above speci¿ cation or requirements. Use of unsuitable oil may lead to
engine damage which is not covered by the Mazda Warranty.
*2 Mazda Original Oils are specially designed/tested for the respective engine. For optimum performance we
recommend to use Mazda Original Oils at all times.
*3 If you are unable to ¿ nd a Mazda Original Oil, alternative oils meeting the listed speci¿ cation may also be used.
*4 Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS is superior oil for optimum shift-feel. Using Mazda Original Long Life
Gear Oil IS is recommended.
If Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS cannot be obtained, use standard oil (API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-
90)). However, shifting in very low temperatures may become dif¿ cult.
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9–6
Speci¿ cations
Speci¿ cations
Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine
oil With oil ¿ lter replacement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Without oil ¿ lter replacement 4.1 L (4.3 US qt, 3.6 Imp qt)
Coolant SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Left-hand drive model 5.6 L (5.9 US qt, 4.9 Imp qt)
Right-hand drive model 5.8 L (6.1 US qt, 5.1 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Manual
transmission Left-hand drive model 6.0 L (6.3 US qt, 5.3 Imp qt)
Right-hand drive model 6.2 L (6.6 US qt, 5.5 Imp qt)
Automatic
transmission Saudi Arabia 6.2 L (6.6 US qt, 5.5 Imp qt)
Right-hand drive model 6.0 L (6.3 US qt, 5.3 Imp qt)
Except above 5.9 L (6.2 US qt, 5.2 Imp qt)
Manual transmission oil 2.0 L (2.1 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission À uid 7.2 L (7.6 US qt, 6.3 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 0.6 L (0.6 US qt, 0.5 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 45.0 L (11.9 US gal, 9.90 Imp gal)
Check oil and À uid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
Dimensions
Item Vehicle speci¿ cation
Soft top model Retractable fastback
model
Overall length 3,915 mm (154.1 in) 3,915 mm (154.1 in)
Overall width 1,735 mm (68.3 in) 1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Overall height 16 inch wheel vehicle 1,225 mm (48.2 in) 1,230 mm (48.4 in)
17 inch wheel vehicle 1,230 mm (48.4 in) 1,235 mm (48.6 in)
Front tread 1,495 mm (58.9 in) 1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Rear tread 1,505 mm (59.3 in) 1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Wheelbase 2,310 mm (90.9 in) 2,310 mm (90.9 in)
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10–2
Index
1
120 km/h warning beep ....................... 7-53
A
Accessory Socket .............................. 5-125
Active Bonnet Warning Beep.............. 7-50
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)................................................. 4-102
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ........................................... 8-3
Adjustable Speed Limiter ................. 4-122
Activation/deactivation ............... 4-125
Adjustable speed limiter display ... 4-123
Adjustable speed limiter main
indication (white) ........................ 4-124
Adjustable speed limiter main indicator
light (amber) ................................ 4-124
Adjustable speed limiter set indication
(green) ......................................... 4-124
Adjustable speed limiter set indicator
light (green) ................................. 4-124
Setting the system ....................... 4-127
Speed limiter warning beep ......... 4-124
Temporarily cancelling the
system .......................................... 4-128
Adjustable Speed Limiter Display ...... 4-30
Advanced Key
Advanced keyless entry system ...... 3-9
Operational range .......................... 3-10
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System
Warning Beep ...................................... 7-49
Air Bag Systems ................................. 2-33
Air-Conditioning System ...................... 5-2
Fully automatic type ...................... 5-10
Manual type ..................................... 5-5
Operating tips .................................. 5-2
Vent operation ................................. 5-3
Ambient Temperature Display ... 4-29, 4-37
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ............ 4-86
Ashtray .............................................. 5-133 Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the volume .................... 5-70
Mute switch ................................... 5-71
Seek switch.................................... 5-70
Audio System ...................................... 5-14
Aerial ............................................. 5-14
Audio control switch ..................... 5-69
Audio set
[Type A (non-touchscreen)] ........... 5-28
Audio set
[Type B/Type C (touchscreen)] ..... 5-44
AUX/USB mode ........................... 5-71
Operating tips for audio system .... 5-14
Automatic Transmission ..................... 4-51
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) ........ 4-53
Direct mode ................................... 4-61
Driving tips.................................... 4-61
Manual shift mode......................... 4-55
Shift-lock override ........................ 4-54
Shift-lock system ........................... 4-54
Shift position indication ................ 4-52
Transmission ranges ...................... 4-52
Warning light ................................. 4-52
B
Back Trim Storage Box ..................... 5-132
Battery ................................................. 6-28
Inspecting electrolyte level ........... 6-30
Maintenance .................................. 6-30
Recharging .................................... 6-30
Replacement .................................. 6-30
Speci¿ cations .................................. 9-4
Battery Runs Out ................................. 7-20
Jump-starting ................................. 7-20
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) .......... 4-112
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
switch .......................................... 4-117
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
warning beep ....................................... 7-54
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10–3
Index
Bluetooth® ........................................... 5-90
Bluetooth® audio ......................... 5-108
Bluetooth® Hands-Free.................. 5-99
Troubleshooting .......................... 5-119
Body Lubrication ................................ 6-24
Bonnet Release .................................... 6-14
Boot Lid .............................................. 3-21
When boot lid cannot be opened ... 7-55
Boot Light ......................................... 5-123
Brakes
Brake assist.................................... 4-83
Foot brake...................................... 4-81
Pad wear indicator ......................... 4-83
Parking brake ................................ 4-82
Warning light ................................. 4-83
C
Capacities .............................................. 9-6
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 3-26
Cell Phones ........................................... 8-4
Child Restraint
Categories of child-restraint
systems .......................................... 2-21
Child-restraint precautions ............ 2-16
Child-restraint system installation ... 2-21
Child-restraint system suitability for
various seat positions table............ 2-26
Installing child-restraint systems... 2-29
Clock ................................................... 5-32
Coming Home Light ........................... 4-68
Console Box ...................................... 5-131
Control Status Display ........................ 4-94
Convertible Top
Retractable Fastback ..................... 3-45
Soft top .......................................... 3-37
Cruise Control ................................... 4-134
Cruise control switch................... 4-134
Cruise main indication (white)/
cruise set indication (green) ........ 4-135
Cruise main indicator light (amber)/
cruise set indicator light (green)
... 4-135 Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display ................................................ 4-30
Cup Holder ........................................ 5-126
D
Defogger
Mirror ............................................ 4-78
Rear window ................................. 4-77
Dimensions ........................................... 9-6
Direction Indicators ............................ 4-71
Door Locks .......................................... 3-11
Drive selection .................................... 4-97
Driving In Flooded Area ..................... 3-65
Driving Tips
Automatic transmission ................. 4-61
Driving in À ooded area.................. 3-65
Floor mat ....................................... 3-61
Hazardous driving ......................... 3-60
Rocking the vehicle ....................... 3-62
Running-in..................................... 3-59
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................... 3-59
Winter driving ............................... 3-62
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ....... 4-88
DSC OFF indicator light ............... 4-89
DSC OFF switch ........................... 4-89
TCS/DSC indicator light ............... 4-88
E
Effectiveness Display .......................... 4-96
Electronic steering lock warning beep ... 7-52
Emergency Starting
Push-starting .................................. 7-23
Starting a À ooded engine ............... 7-23
Emergency Stop Signal System .......... 4-84
Emergency Towing
Towing description ........................ 7-27
Towing hooks ................................ 7-28
Emission Control System .................... 3-25
Ending Screen Display ........................ 4-96
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